We asked some very talented folks to tell us about the most innovative thing they’ve done in their career.

Brittany Bacinski

I think the most innovative thing anyone can do, myself included, is monetizing your passions in ways that feel aligned. Figuring out unique and creative ways to create multiple streams of income by following my bliss has provided me with so much peace, freedom and happiness. In the end, that’s what matters most. Read more>>

DeSean Lewis

The world of fashion design is constantly evolving with all the new trends & emerging designers entering the space. It becomes a ongoing mission to make sure that what you’re creating is fresh and new but still relevant to todays society as well as the fashion world as a whole. Read more>>

Natalie Clare

The most pleasant surprise I’ve experienced so far is successfully translating my creative ambitions into much-needed marketing services that support small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and companies of varying sizes. Content writing (blogs, articles, web pages, and print material for brands) began as a side hustle. Read more>>

Mona Pretorius De Lacey

I decided in 2018 to go fully online with my businesses. It has been the best decision I have made. I moved a lot with work and my husband’s work, and I wanted to create something where I could still be equally as involved with my athletes and clients. Read more>>

Jolie

The most innovating thing I have done in my career is New York Fashion Week. I was invited by a agency name, Introspective Innovation. I was able to show 6 piece for the Spring Summer 2023 collection. It was so inspiring to be around other creatives. That moment was so exhilarating that I finally felt seen in the industry. Read more>>

Kia-Shun Voltz

Creating the patented Shampoo Mat is the most innovative thing I’ve done in my life. To take this idea that lingered in my head for a couple years and actually work to bring it to fruition is still mind blowing for me. Like, I really created something for the culture and its being used around the world to help people. Read more>>

Chemajah Watkins

I know innovation to be something that is created like no other, so to say an original piece. But for me I’ll say innovation in this question is what’s the most achieved thing I’ve done in my career specifically beauty, and that for me would be creating (in process TBA) my very first own custom premium vegan lip scrubs, under my business CocoBeats Makeup Cosmetics llc. Read more>>